So-called “creepy clown” sightings have spread across more ... ordinary threats that we face in our everyday lives." Blood red noses, stark white faces, and a menacing grin.

Police in at least 10 states have received reports of people dressed as clowns attacking or scaring people. And that now includes Shakopee. Shakopee police posted this on the department Facebook ...

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We are non-violent." The "Northampton Clown" became famous in September after he was spotted standing around Northampton, U.K., silently grinning and looking scary, as clowns are wont to do.

PLYMOUTH – A series of “creepy” clown sightings have caused worry among some Plymouth residents over the past week. On Wednesday, Oct. 17, Joy Stroup posted on social network Nextdoor.

In came the red nose and tattered clothes ... “Culturally, there is a general feeling that clowns are creepy, which creates the association of them being something for fear,” Adam adds.